cut $70ess has already million from virginia schools through the sequester, and now paul ryan and other republicans in congress are looking to cut an additional $6.9 billion. >> affecting most deeply low income, at risk, and special needs families. this woman's daughter has down's syndrome. >> to make sure that she gets the education she deserves so she can be a functioning member of society when she gets older. >> sequestration has meant a five percent cut to head start or grams. -- two headstart programs. >> she is 15 months and she loves it. >> the kids learn developable skills and a loving environment and any cuts would be tough. >> they would have to figure out completely different alternatives to provide for her. it would be very hard. >> as for the petitions? >> we will make sure the senator gets word of the concern. >> and they're hoping hoping he will do something about it. aree headstart programs reducing staff or services instead of cutting slots. while the senate budget proposal that tim kanes supports would restore the sequester cuts and cut money, the house version would c